This document provides a rubric for evaluating oral presentations in a small group chapter presentation. It includes categories for evaluating content, vocabulary used, comprehension of the topic, posture/eye contact, clarity of speech, preparedness, and adherence to the time limit. Under each category, it provides descriptors to assess performance at a 4 (highest) to 1 (lowest) level. The rubric will be used to provide feedback and score small group oral presentations.

1. Oral Presentation Rubric
Small Group Chapter Presentation
Name: __________________________
HR: ________
CATEGORY
4
Date: ______________
Prof. Castillo
3
2
1
Content
Shows a full understanding
of the topic. Thoroughly
explains and includes:
Readings from texts;
Terminology; Key question
and answer; Outside
research; BB, IP, and PSA
Shows a good
understanding of the
topic. Explains and
includes: Readings from
texts; Terminology; Key
question and answer;
Outside research; BB,
IP, and PSA
Shows a good
understanding of parts
of the topic. Explains
and includes 3 of 5: Readings from texts;
Terminology; Key
question and answer;
Outside research; BB,
IP, and PSA
Does not seem to
understand the topic
very well. Includes 2 of
5: - Readings from texts;
Terminology; Key
question and answer;
Outside research; BB,
IP, and PSA
Vocabulary
Uses vocabulary
appropriate for the
audience. Extends audience
vocabulary by defining
words that might be new to
most of the audience.
Uses vocabulary
appropriate for the
audience. Includes 1-2
words that might be
new to most of the
audience, but does not
define them.
Uses vocabulary
appropriate for the
audience. Does not
include any vocabulary
that might be new to the
audience.
Uses several (5 or
more) words or phrases
that are not understood
by the audience.
Comprehension
Student is able to accurately
answer almost all questions
posed by classmates about
the topic.
Student is able to
accurately answer most
questions posed by
classmates about the
topic.
Student is able to
accurately answer a few
questions posed by
classmates about the
topic.
Student is unable to
accurately answer
questions posed by
classmates about the
topic.
Posture and Eye
Contact
Stands up straight, looks
relaxed and confident.
Establishes eye contact with
everyone in the room during
the presentation.
Stands up straight and Sometimes stands up
establishes eye contact straight and establishes
with everyone in the
eye contact.
room during the
presentation.
Speaks Clearly
Preparedness
Time-Limit
Slouches and/or does
not look at people during
the presentation.
Speaks clearly and distinctly Speaks clearly and
all (100-95%) the time, and distinctly all (100-95%)
mispronounces no words.
the time, but
mispronounces one
word.
Speaks clearly and
distinctly most ( 94-85%)
of the time.
Mispronounces no more
than one word.
Student is completely
Student seems pretty
prepared and has obviously prepared but might
rehearsed.
have needed a couple
more rehearsals.
The student is
Student does not seem
somewhat prepared, but at all prepared to
it is clear that rehearsal present.
was lacking.
Presentation is 18-20
minutes long.
Presentation is 12-14
minutes long.
Presentation is 15-17
minutes long.
Often mumbles or can
not be understood OR
mispronounces more
than one word.
Presentation is less than
12 minutes.
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